The Arizona sentinel., 1887-01-22

successful culture of the Iaisin grape, de-
 ciduous and citrus fruits is beginning to be
 known and recognized. Lands in Yuma
 county are beginning to be in demand. Dr.
 Kellogg, of Alhambra, one of the most no-
 ted fruit-producing sections of Los Angeles county, visited Antelope valley this week. investigated its soil and water privileges and located large tract of land. The doctor is a man of culture and a practical fruit-raiser, and he is satisfied that we have here all the conditions favorable for orange and other fruit culture. He proposes to begin work at once in conducting water to his lands and expects to engage extensively in raisin culture. Mir Bayard T. Smith of Pasadena and Mir. Mckay, of San Ga briel also made locations and will make valuable improvements. Steadily but sure ly we progress.
 Sheriff Nugent returned from Phoenix on Thursday morning. He informs us of the death on Wednesday in the asylum, of J. L. Smith, well known throus bout the Ter ritory as ''Hualapai" Smith, an appellation which Ee earned by being the nrst man to enter the Hualapai valley. In the days Of long ago he was Sheriff of Santa Barbara county California. and until about four years ago was man of great energy. He came to the coast in '49 and for the past 9 years has resided in the Territory. One year ago he had stroke of apoplexy which caused the loss of his mind. His age was about seventy.
 Mir. J. Nj. Molina has purchased the the house and lot sn First street, adjoining Bakers meat market, and is rennovating the building and fitting it up in ship shape. When completed, Mir. Tyner will open there in fine salon arc billiard parlor. MT. Molina has also bought that nice residence adjoining the courthouse on the north. Real estate begins to show up some what in Yuma.
 Mr. J. Cavanagh has opened a private school on First street, Yuma, for young ladies and gentlemen. He teachesall branch es usually taught in public schools. MT. comes to Yuma for his health, and brings with him good record of twen. ty-fve years experience as a successful edu- ,ator. We wish him success His terms are reasonable.
 In the case of the Territory vs Jesus Os- lnaf for disturbing the peace, tried in the Justices court this week, the defendent was acquitted. He was immediately rear rested on the charge of resisting an officer, but on examination his attorney, Hon. Sam Purdy, again succeeded in rescuing him from from the clutches of the law.
 Col. Fred W. Smith, Receiver of the U. s, Land office at Tucson, is making himself deservedly popular by his courtesy in the discharge of his official duties as well as for his promptness and efficiency.
 We were not aware that Gesrge Thurlow was particularly fond of music, except the gaod old hymn book variety, until we learn ,d that he accompanied Henry GOldwatsr 5o hear Patti.
 Father J. J. Upchureh. the venerable founder of that young but powerful frater- nal order, the Ancient Order of United W Norkmen, died in St Louis last Wednesday.
 Thi,ty-six below zero last Wednesday morning at St Panl, Minn.. Think of this ye who breathe the balmy air of perpetual spring in Southern Arizona.
 Reports coming to us from Antelope and Mohawk valleys, and various other points n Yuma county, contain cheering accounts ,f settlement and improy ement.
 Capt. T. D. Macleod and Walter Miller arrived from Norten's Landing last Thursday. They came down to attend the A. 0. U. ". ball
 An indigent man died at Ingalls, ranch ,elow town Wednesday and was buried Thursday.
 J, W. Darlington is of on business visit 0 San Francisco.
 Supt. Gates is home again from his visit O Tucson.